Under offer
Kastelenbuurt, Amstelveen
NeighbourhoodThis apartment on Westhove sits in a well-kept, modern block built in 2013. With an A++ energy label, it is exceptionally efficient, so heating costs will be low. The 55 m² floor area is compact but well laid out. At €395,000, the asking price is in line with the market, the only other apartment currently for sale in the neighbourhood is listed at €380,000. For context, this is one of the apartments in Amstelveen available right now.
The Kastelenbuurt is a quiet, leafy part of Amstelveen, built mostly after 2010. It is a family-oriented area: two-thirds of households have children, and the average household size is 2.8 people. The streets are safe, only 64 crimes were recorded in the past year. There are no resident reviews available for this neighbourhood, but the figures paint a picture of a calm, well-maintained suburb. This is the Kastelenbuurt neighbourhood in a nutshell.
For your daily groceries, the nearest Albert Heijn and Vomar are both just under a kilometre away, a ten-minute walk. There are several primary schools within walking distance: the Karel Eykmanschool is about 500 metres away, and Katholieke basisschool De Triangel is roughly 800 metres. A park or public garden is also a ten-minute walk from the apartment. The municipality of the municipality of Amstelveen keeps the area well maintained.
At the time of writing, the home is listed through several channels, including Amstel Makelaardij o.g. and Huispedia.
Details of this home
Westhove 132, Amstelveen
Data from Kastelenbuurt
Data from Kastelenbuurt
31 within 5 km
39 within 5 km
About Westhove 132, Amstelveen
The asking price of €395,000 is slightly above the only other apartment currently for sale in the Kastelenbuurt, which is listed at €380,000. However, this home has an A++ energy label and was built in 2013, which adds value. The average price per square metre in the neighbourhood is €6,909, and this apartment works out at about €7,182 per m², a bit above average, but not unreasonable for a modern, energy-efficient home.
The energy label is A++, the highest possible rating. This means the home is extremely energy-efficient, with excellent insulation and likely a heat pump or similar modern system. Your heating and electricity bills will be very low compared to older homes. In the Kastelenbuurt, all homes have label A or better, so this is the norm here.
The nearest train station is 10.1 km away, so this is not a location for daily commuting by train. However, the area is well served by buses and trams, and Amstelveen has good connections to Amsterdam and Schiphol by road.
There are several primary schools within walking distance. The Karel Eykmanschool is about 500 metres away, and Katholieke basisschool De Triangel is roughly 800 metres. For secondary education, the nearest school is 3.5 km away, so older children may need to cycle or take public transport.
Yes, the Kastelenbuurt is a very safe neighbourhood. In the past year, only 64 crimes were recorded across the entire area, which is low for a suburb of this size. The streets are quiet and family-friendly, with many young families living here.
Typically, modern apartment blocks have a monthly fee that covers maintenance of common areas, the building's insurance, and a reserve fund for future repairs.
6 homes in the neighbourhood Kastelenbuurt
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